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King in the Wilderness
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King in the Wilderness

King in the Wilderness chronicles the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Read More

“He was prepared to die, but he was also determined that his death and his life would have meaning.”
— Andrew Young, Executive Director of the SCLC
INTERVIEW
The Filmmakers on Unearthing the Human Story of an Icon

Director Peter Kunhardt and executive producer Trey Ellis discuss their desire to tell Dr. King’s story, rough edges and all.

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With King in the Wilderness, a New MLK Comes into Focus

The documentary screened at Riverside Church, where the civil rights leader delivered one of his famous speeches in 1967.

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